one step forward, two steps back

[cileag]

Just when I think that we are getting organized and ready to really work, we end up back at the beginning again. Father Tissa Balisuriya arrived today. He is the head of the CSR and has dedicated his life to serving the poor. His style of leadership is a breath of fresh air and the first thing that he did was rearrange our seating from classroom

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Hi from MOM and DAD

[anonymous]

A cheery hello from not so hot Minnesota. I'm back to winter .Margo and I had a good time but were very glad to get home to the USA. Sure is nice to hear news from you. Not like when I was overseas and it took three weeks for a letter. and that was fast. I Know that you are an inspiration to all over there. I wish I was there with you. Enjoy all the work .enjoy being in the present. enjoy getting to know new people. I miss you too and say prayers for you and send you love, mom
Dad now. Bless you, Kara. I can only vaguely picture the scenes you describe, particularly the medical work. and your latest message, Feb. 7 , off to Battaacaloa, a greater challenge --perhaps midwife care?!! Your situation seems to change rapidly and unexpecedly with leadership changes, but given the chaos involved that's what I anticipated. That, and the lengthy travels in crowded vehicles. My main concern was quality of leadership, bonding of your group, and the traveling to new villages, accomodations. I love your comments on the food and foliage--surely a different world in spite of the destruction. Your magnificent spirit is surely appreciated by your comrades, and I would guess you are forming friendships that will endure for a lifetime. Our prayers are constantly with you. Big Hug,
love you, Dad (P.S.--your Mom and I couldn't have done this without Randi's computer help, that technology is still a mystery to me.)